Immigrating to Canada with the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:00:57 +0000

Express Entry draws have resumed for all programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). These draws mean that candidates from outside of Canada will now be invited to apply for permanent residency. Express Entry draws had been on hold for approximately 18 months due to restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the height […]

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PGWPs expired after September 20, 2021 can get extension

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:00:44 +0000

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) holders whose work permit expires between September 20, 2021 and December 31, 2022 may be eligible for the upcoming one-time PGWP extension. Immigration Minister Sean Fraser extended the eligibility start date of the previously-announced PGWP extension from January, 2022 to September, 2021. Schedule a Free Work Permit Consultation with the Cohen […]

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New Express Entry draw sizes to be similar to pre-pandemic

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Mon, 30 May 2022 19:16:46 +0000

When all-program Express Entry draws resume in July, the number of invitations could resemble pre-pandemic figures, according to an internal briefing memo obtained by CIC News through an access to information request. Although the estimated number of invitations issued in each round was redacted, the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) memo said the draw […]

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How to immigrate to Canada using the Federal Skilled Worker Program

Credit to Author: Edana Robitaille| Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 13:00:07 +0000

Potential immigrants to Canada have over 100 different economic class immigration programs that they can use to get status as a permanent resident. The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was established in 1967 and has proven to be one of the most popular options for skilled workers looking to call Canada their home. What is […]

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Canada planning major Express Entry changes

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 21 May 2022 13:00:58 +0000

The Canadian government is planning changes to the Express Entry system, which would allow the immigration minister to invite candidates based on an economic goal. Aiden Strickland, a spokesperson on behalf of the immigration minister, said in an email to CIC News that these proposed changes will improve Canada’s ability to select applicants that match […]

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Express Entry proof of funds increases for 2022

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Sat, 14 May 2022 11:10:52 +0000

Canada has updated the proof of settlement funds requirement for Express Entry candidates. These changes apply to Express Entry candidates in the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP). They do not apply to candidates from these programs who have a valid job offer in Canada, nor Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. FSWP and […]

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How to immigrate through Canada’s Federal Skilled Worker Program

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 13:00:00 +0000

Between its launch in 1967 and the start of the pandemic, the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) was the main immigration pathway for skilled workers to come to Canada. Following a temporary pause that has been in place since December 2020, Express Entry invitation rounds for FSWP candidates are set to resume in July. Also, […]

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Express Entry: Canada invites 924 PNP candidates to apply for immigration

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 16 Mar 2022 20:14:07 +0000

Canada invited 924 Express Entry candidates to apply for permanent residence on March 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. To be invited, candidates needed to have a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) of at least 754. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates […]

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Express Entry: Canada invites 1,047 in new PNP draw

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 02 Mar 2022 20:00:30 +0000

Canada invited 1,047 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on March 2. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 761. The minimum score was relatively high because PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score […]

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Express Entry: New record number of PNP candidates invited

Credit to Author: Shelby Thevenot| Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:42:19 +0000

Canada invited 1,082 Express Entry candidates to apply for Canadian immigration on February 16. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) only invited Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates in the new invitation round. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut off was 710. PNP candidates get an automatic 600 points added to their score when they receive their nomination, […]

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